electoral vote
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of electoral vote
An Americanism dating back to 1815–25
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The leader of Australia's third-largest political party, the Greens, has conceded his seat in Melbourne after a tight electoral vote count that lasted several days.
From BBC ● May 8, 2025
After a quorum was finally established, Congress counted and certified the electoral vote on April 6, 1789.
From Salon ● Oct. 22, 2024
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who won the popular vote but lost the electoral vote to Trump in 2016, urged delegates to act.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 23, 2024
Under that, some of Nebraska’s electoral votes get awarded to the statewide vote winner, while an electoral vote apiece goes to the winner of each congressional district.
From Slate ● Apr. 6, 2024
For several weeks it was not at all clear whether Jefferson would become the next abiding occupant, because the final tally of the electoral vote had produced a tie between him and Burr.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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